Gathered Bust Empire Waist Sheer Nighty
Introducing a light and airy women's sewing pattern for a long nighty, featuring delicate spaghetti straps, a softly gathered bust, and a comfortable empire waistline.
When To Wear
This sheer nighty is designed for ultimate comfort and elegant relaxation, making it a perfect choice for:
- Relaxing Evenings: Ideal for unwinding in style and comfort at home.
- Comfortable Sleepwear: Perfect for a restful night's sleep in a lightweight and breathable garment.
- Warm Weather Lounging: Suitable for staying cool and elegant during warmer seasons.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, maxi-length silhouette that drapes gracefully from the empire waist.
Neckline: A softly gathered bust creates a delicate and flattering neckline.
Straps: Slender spaghetti straps offer light support and a delicate finish.
Waist: An empire waistline provides definition while maintaining a comfortable, flowing fit.
Back: Features a clean, unadorned back with matching spaghetti straps and an empire seam.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with fabric gathering techniques and the application of bias binding for neat edge finishes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, sheer fabrics with a fluid drape to achieve the intended delicate aesthetic:
- Sheer, thin fabrics made from natural or blended fibers, such as silk, chiffon, or voile.
Additional Supplies
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. Lower BACK PANEL — 1 QTY on fold
- 2. Lower FRONT PANEL — 1 QTY on fold
- 3. Upper FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- 4. Upper BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Create a pleat on the upper FRONT PANEL between the marks. Stitch along the lower edge of the upper FRONT PANEL between the pleats with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather to the specified length. Stitch along the upper edge of the upper FRONT PANEL with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather to the specified length.
- Stitch along the upper edge of the lower FRONT PANEL with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather. Attach the upper FRONT PANEL to the lower FRONT PANEL, press the SEAM ALLOWANCE upwards and overcast.
- Stitch along the upper edge of the lower BACK PANEL with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather. Attach the upper BACK PANEL to the lower BACK PANEL, press the SEAM ALLOWANCE upwards and overcast.
- Press the BIAS BINDING in half lengthwise and bind the upper edges of the upper BACK PANEL and upper FRONT PANEL. Bind the armhole edges, simultaneously forming the straps.
- Stitch the side edges. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and overcast.
- Press the hem allowance, folding 1 cm inwards first, then 3 cm. Topstitch the hem of the garment.
- Topstitch the BIAS BINDING onto the seam joining the upper and lower BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL.
